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Winter Weather Home Safety for Older Adults
As the fall season sets in and temperatures begin to dip, now is the perfect time to start preparing for the challenges presented by winter weather. Winter Safety and Older Adults Cold weather presents significantly more danger to older adults due to natural changes in the body caused by the…
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Understanding Activities of Daily Living
You perform dozens of tasks every day to maintain long-term health and hygiene, from brushing your teeth and dressing to cooking and eating meals. But what happens when injury or illness makes these routine tasks difficult or impossible to accomplish alone? The following article discusses Activities of Daily Living (ADLs),…
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Safely Managing Medication
As we age and our medical needs change, doctors will often prescribe medication to manage existing conditions and promote long-term health. Prescription medicine is a lifeline for seniors managing chronic conditions, but success depends on closely following the directions given by your doctor. Below are some simple tips and tricks…
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Successfully Preparing to Age in Place
We all want to age gracefully, but the hard truth is that having the best possible sunset years doesn’t happen by accident. If you plan to be one of the millions of Americans who choose to “age in place” (remain in your long-time home for as long as it is…
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Home Health Care and Aging in Manhattan
Urban centers like New York City offer older adults easier access to a larger span of services and amenities than many other settings, as well as more opportunities to stay connected with the surrounding community. Thanks to this ease of access, seniors living in areas like Manhattan may find it…
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Good Habits for Healthier Aging (and How Home Care Helps) Part II
Click here to read Part I of this article Small choices we make every day can have a major impact on our overall health and wellbeing. While there are countless lists online of seemingly simple habits to develop, medical, social and psychological changes normal in the aging process can make…
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